UNIONDALE, N.Y.— Right winger Damien Brunner, who suffered a lower body injury early in Thursday night's victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, did not accompany the team to Long Island.

"We left him home," general manager Lou Lamoriello said.

Steve Bernier practiced at right wing in Brunner's spot on the line with Adam Henrique and Patrik Elias.

Jacob Josefson was on the fourth line with Stephen Gionta and Ryan Carter.

Captain Bryce Salvador, who was hit in the chest by a Jack Johnson slap shot, was with the team. However, he did not practice as the Devils, who face the Islanders Saturday afternoon, skated at Nassau Coliseum Friday.

Goalie Martin Brodeur, who will be in net Saturday against the Islanders, chatted with NHL Hall of Famer Mike Bossy near the Islanders' dressing room.

Brodeur, Henrique and the Devils' coaching staff were the among the few who recognized Bossy.

The Devils were scheduled to practice at 2 p.m. but arrived just after. They quickly changed and went on the ice.